This article describes reasons why clients work with a career coach. The question below is a good way to start! 🙂
Are there people who drive you crazy? You know who I’m talking about!
- Narcissists who are full of drama – it’s always about them
- Bullies who start gossip threads, tease others, or control meetings
- Your boss whose a micromanager
- Lackluster direct reports
- A team that’s jealous of your promotion
- And so on and so on!
This blog post will give you ideas either for you, your direct reports, or colleagues on the benefits of working with a career coach.
Why clients work with a career coach
- To develop their leadership skills
- To reduce stress and resolve conflict
- To become a master communicator
- To find a better place to work to hone their skills
I want to make sure that people feel comfortable working with me. We set up a FREE introductory session to explain how career coaching works. They also have a chance to describe their conflict and expectations. I encourage people to ask questions to make sure that we are a good fit for each other.
Here are a few comments on why clients work with a career coach
- I avoid problems and don’t like conflict
- I wish I could handle tough situations better
- I dodge certain people
- I stop myself from promotions because my fear of risk gets in the way
- I need to become a stronger leader
Who are good candidates to work with a career coach?
- Senior-level executives
- Managers
- Directors
- Emerging leaders
- Individuals who want to develop their career
What to expect when working with a career coach?
- Sessions are conducted on the phone to fit the clients’ schedule. We create sessions that last 30-60 minutes
- Clients can check in with me as often as they want via email between sessions to ask questions
- Clients develop their individual communication plan to fit their specific needs
- Behavioral assessments may be used to reinforce their communication strengths and areas of improvement
- Clients set accountability goals with the career coach to ensure productive actions are taken
I want to hear from you
Add a comment to my blog on questions about working with a career coach. How have you or your company used career coaches? You will receive a response from me because I enjoy connecting with my readers! 🙂 You are always welcome to send me a private email with concerns that you are experiencing at work.
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This is Joyce Weiss
Corporate Communication Strategist and Career Coach
Have a great week.
Until next time, Remember…”You Get What You Tolerate!”
PS Next week I will share inspiring stories of people who worked with me and the results that they achieved. I received permission from all of them that I could share their experiences! 😉
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